- Skin Therapy is the story of Mack, a 50-year-old local biker who pushes himself away from his family and attempts to recapture a piece of his youth by getting a generic modern-style tribal tattoo. When getting his tattoo Mack meets Tommy, a young tattoo artist who, through his unique craft, helps Mack gain self-acceptance and realize the importance of his family.—Anonymous
- Skin Therapy is the story of Mack, a 50-year-old local biker. After a spat with his son-in-law Frank and his wife Annie, Mack leaves home to see an old friend Joe. When he arrives to his old stomping ground he finds his old friend Joe has moved away and left his tattoo shop to his young apprentice Tommy. In an attempt to recapture a sense of youth, Mack tests Tommy's skill set by challenging him to do a generic modern-style tribal tattoo. Mack tries to give Tommy some words of wisdom, trying to make Tommy appreciate his single life while venting about his own family problems. Tommy comes to realize what Mack really appreciates in life is his family. The perfect symbol of his family is his beloved granddaughter Lisa. Tommy takes a chance and tattoos a portrait of Lisa on Mack's back. When Mack comes to and sees the new tattoo Tommy braces for an angry or violent reaction but instead gains Mack's respect and admiration. Through Tommy's unique craft, he helps Mack gain self-acceptance and reconcile with his family.
Skin Therapy is a short film written by director Drew Snyder. It is the winner of the University of Hawaii Foundations Grace Abarnethy Screenwriting Award. Skin Therapy was written, directed and produced in Hawaii in conjunction with the University of Hawaii's Academy for Creative Media. The short film premiered at the Hawaii International Film Festival in October 2011.
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